The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Manatee County, FL

"We toured the Grand Villa of Sarasota and were very impressed. We had a wonderful tour. The woman who showed us around was wonderful. It was very nice. We really enjoyed it. Everything looked wonderful and the rooms were nice sized...."

"Arietta is a very nice place with very nice staff. The apartments are spacious. I understand they built them as a condo and then turned them into senior living so that you get all the space that you would in the condominium. It's a rental. The staff ..."

"I toured Sky Active Desoto Beach Club. It was very clean. The staff was great and friendly. They showed the dining room, the studio apartment, and their office. I believe the meals were included...."

"The Pointe Assisted Living was very helpful in making it affordable for my mother-in-law to be able to live there. The facility is very nice. She is in memory care, which is on the second floor, so it's a very safe facility. It is very clean. Everybo..."

"My husband’s dad moved to Tuscan Gardens last week. He loves his room. The staff is attentive and responsive. Food is great. Dad is quite independent and sharp and he is happy he has moved here. We are very happy with our decision! And they have..."

"My mom moved to Brookdale Bayshore. It's an excellent facility. The people that work there are wonderful. The location is good and the price is right. I've eaten there and I had dinner with my mom the first night she was there. The food is good. The ..."

"Since moving into a spacious independent living apartment 14 months ago, we have experienced resort living with the added bonus of a Wellness Center and 24/7 EMT services. In addition to a caring management and staff, add on expertise! Hurricanes? No..."

"When you come into American House St. Petersburg, it is very welcoming. The place smells good and it's visually very pleasing. Everybody takes the time to help you. I spoke with a lady named Theresa. She is top-notch and very welcoming. She took the ..."

"We like the grounds, the size, and the layout of the condos at Addington Place at College Harbor. The thing we liked least was the long waiting list. Other than that, the staff was very nice, very pleasant, and very informative. They have a good acti..."

"I like the location of Alderman Oaks Retirement Center. It was near the hospital and our physicians, so that was ideally located. You had the stores and other activities of Downtown Sarasota. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were as good..."

"I toured American House Sarasota. The rooms were a good size. The two meals that I had there were good. Everybody that I spoke to liked living there. The staff who toured me around were nice and friendly. They answered questions if I had them. The un..."

"I toured Elison Assisted Living of Bella Vita. It was very nice and the people were very nice. The staff was excellent. The dining area looks nice. I just like the overall layout of it...."

"When I was looking for a place for my husband and myself, we found Lutheran Apartments. It's for seniors sixty-two and over. It's at downtown St. Petersburg which is close to everything. We could still take care of ourselves and it's a one bedroom ap..."

"We toured Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch. We would have taken it in a heartbeat. It had what we liked, but it cost $8,000 a month. We can't afford that, but for somebody who has money, that will not be a problem with them. It is an excellent place. T..."

"Heartis Venice was a newer place and had these nice high ceilings in the apartments. Although it's right on 41 in Venice and it makes it a little difficult for people to get in and out, they have a shuttle service that you can sign up for. So, you ac..."

"My grandmother was cared for by the loving staff, she enjoyed taking walks in the park, she loved going to bingo, she also enjoyed meeting other house mates. ..."

"My tour of Sunnyside Village was fine. It's a religious community. The rooms are a lot smaller. It also has apartment buildings. The apartment buildings are absolutely gorgeous. The people were friendly enough, it is a religious community. It's very ..."

"My husband is in Sarasota Bay Club skilled nursing. They're very good. The only downside is they don't take Medicare. It was out-of-pocket. The care is very good. It's very clean and easy to get around, and everyone is so helpful. His room is huge. I..."

"We're going to stay here at Kings Point. It's got a lot to offer. It's got two clubhouses, swimming pools, and a lot of recreation facilities. The housing is very accommodating. We have a two-bedroom, two-bath that's very nice. It's on the back of a ..."

"Paul is completely happy with every thing at the facility, especially the attendants. Shalika has shown a special interest in satisfying the occupants. Paul and I are both extremely happy that we picked Elance' for his stay...."